Career Development & Employment Services are designed to help you realize your career potential. Our dynamic staff is ready to provide support, resources and guidance as you manage life and employment transitions, ultimately helping you to find the right position based on your skills, abilities and interests.

  • Looking for job opportunities
  • Considering a career change
  • Re-entering the labor market
  • New to the work force and seeking a career path
  • Retired and looking for a new direction



For more information about JVS' services or to schedule a personal consultation,
contact the Career Development and Employment Services Department:

248.559.5000
cdes@jvsdet.org

JOB SEARCH SERVICES

Launching a successful job search requires a mix of traditional and more progressive approaches to finding employment. Whether you need to update your resume, brush up on your interviewing skills or learn to maximize the Internet or your personal contacts to generate job leads, JVS offers a host of seminars to assist in the job search process.

Take our on-line assessment to determine which job search tools will benefit you.

 

JOB PLACEMENT ASSISTANCE

JVS can connect you with companies that are currently hiring as well as job opportunities that are listed outside and within the agency.
 

View JVS job openings

 

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CAREER DEVELOPMENT STRATEGIES

Building an exciting career takes preparation and planning. JVS' career consultants can help you focus your time wisely to meet your career and employment objectives through a number of strategic activities:

  • Career assessments and consultations help individuals determine their preferences and talents to develop appropriate career goals and plans
  • Occupational Resource Library Centers provide information on career opportunities and employment trends as well as Internet access for on-line researching
  • Employer forums enable individuals to consult with human resource professionals about specific occupations and required skills, salary ranges and availability of positions.
SPECIALIZED SERVICES

JVS offers a variety of specialized programs to help individuals with specific employment needs, including:

  • Middle to upper level managers
  • Women who have lost their primary source of income and are unemployed or underemployed
  • College students and recent graduates explore employment and internship opportunities and receive financial aid counseling. Other student services also assist high school students and youth with disabilities.